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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dylan Lovan and Alanna Durkin Richer

Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing

Justice Department Breonna Taylor - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor, officials said Thursday.

The consent decree, which must be approved by a judge, follows a federal investigation that found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community.

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